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Huntsville Transit to offer transportation to upcoming concerts
October 5, 2023
Huntsville Transit is offering music-lovers attending two upcoming concerts at The Orion Amphitheater a safe way to travel to and from the venue. Riders can take the Orion Express from five downtown locations for the Outlaw Music Festival (Oct. 11) and Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit (Oct. 27). Orbit buses will run every 15 minutes starting at 4 p.m. and will return riders to their destination until 1 hour after [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville leaders talk growth and infrastructure at annual builders meeting
October 5, 2023
Huntsville’s growth is fueling demand for housing, and City leaders believe smart infrastructure investments will ultimately drive residential construction over the next decade. Mayor Tommy Battle and members of his urban development team offered their insights at the Huntsville Madison County Builder Association’s annual roundtable meeting. Growth and infrastructure dominated the discussion between leaders and builders. Mayor Battle sees the City’s annual growth rate of 3-4% continuing over the coming years, a [ more ]
Read MoreFall for All: New festival brings old-fashioned fun to the heart of Huntsville
October 4, 2023
A new festival from Huntsville Parks & Recreation will celebrate all things fall with old-fashioned fun for everyone. The community is invited to Fall for All at Big Spring Park East on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 1-4 p.m. A full afternoon of free activities is planned. Enjoy a petting zoo, midway-style games and kids’ crafts. Try out the inflatable mechanical bull, go pumpkin bowling or just relax and listen to live music [ more ]
Read MoreThe beat goes on: Mayor Tommy Battle’s 2023 State of the City address
September 26, 2023
Huntsville’s unique identity and progressive approach to development were the highlights of Mayor Tommy Battle’s annual State of the City address Tuesday at the Von Braun Center’s Saturn Ballroom. Delivering his 15th State of the City since being elected in 2008, Mayor Battle touted the City’s measured growth in the residential, commercial and industrial sectors. He also reflected on the City’s resilience and determination to break new barriers each day. “We are [ more ]
Read MoreMayor Battle to present 2023 State of the City Address
September 21, 2023
Mayor Battle will deliver his annual State of the City address on Tuesday, Sept. 26, at a ticketed luncheon sponsored by the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce. The event will be live broadcast on HSV TV at noon, and the Mayor’s speech should begin at approximately 12:25 p.m. Watch the speech on HSV TV channels 16 or 1088 and WOW’s channels 42 or 1016. The program will also be live-streamed on [ more ]
Read MoreRecovery resource event returns to Huntsville for second year
September 20, 2023
The City of Huntsville and R.O.S.S. Madison County are partnering once again to host a recovery resource event to help our community access much needed resources. Attendees gather information from representatives of local resource groups during the first Breaking Down Barriers event in 2022. Breaking Down Barriers will be held Saturday, Sept. 23, from 9 a.m. to noon at R.O.S.S. Madison County Recovery Community Center, 8211 Stephanie Drive, Unit A, Huntsville. The [ more ]
Read MoreLet’s grind! Get-A-Way Skatepark to host full slate of activities Saturday
September 20, 2023
Just over a week since its opening, Get-A-Way Skatepark is quickly becoming a top skateboarding destination in the U.S., with visitors traveling from across the country to experience its unique design and custom features. On Saturday, Sept. 23, everyone is invited to see why the skatepark is earning such rave reviews. A full day of activities is planned for skateboarders and spectators alike. From 11 a.m.-1 p.m., the Askate Foundation will hold [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Transit seeks comments on proposed Orbit route changes
September 15, 2023
Huntsville Transit patrons are invited to an upcoming public meeting to provide input about proposed modifications to three Orbit shuttle routes. The meeting will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, at the Transfer Station Platform, 500B Church St., Huntsville. The public can view maps, learn more about the proposed changes and provide feedback to Huntsville Transit officials. Quisha Bryant, Director of Huntsville’s Parking & Public Transportation Department, said tweaks to routes 1, [ more ]
Read MoreMayor Battle introduces balanced budget for FY 2024
September 14, 2023
Mayor Tommy Battle introduced the City’s proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budget at the Sept. 14 regular meeting of the Huntsville City Council. The Mayor proposed a balanced $312,814,218 operating budget, which includes $33,053,691 million in special appropriations for 67 outside agencies. “As Huntsville continues its growth and expansion, so do the demands from our community on City services,” Mayor Battle said. “The FY 24 budget meets this demand by incorporating ideas and [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville enters development agreement for Memorial Parkway project
September 14, 2023
An agreement to put a large mixed-use development along Memorial Parkway frontage near Joe Davis Stadium received City Council approval. The agreement between the City and Parkway Vesta, LLC, stipulates the construction of a 100-room hotel, 70,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space, 20,000 square feet of office space and 200 loft-style multifamily housing units. Dubbed Stadium Commons, the project will also include a 408-space parking garage, 300 of which [ more ]
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